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On mining activities in the country, Kumar said "MMDR ActOn mining activities in the country, Kumar said "MMDR Act has brought certain radical changes in mining sector as there is no first come, first serve policy. Every thing is done in a transparent manner through auction route."

On mining activities in the country, Kumar said "MMDR Act

On mining activities in the country, Kumar said "MMDR Act has brought certain radical changes in mining sector as there is no first come, first serve policy. Every thing is done in a transparent manner through auction route."

Kumar informed the gathering that NIT (notice inviting tender) will be issued for auction of 31/32 blocks in two months by August. There will be 7/8 blocks from Odisha and some blocks in Karnataka.

He said the central government had yesterday approved the new exploration policy which will go a long way in facilitating private players in the mining exploration.

Earlier, only Geological Survey of India was doing this exploration. The explorers will also get certain incentives for about 50 years so long as mines are in operation, he said.

Kumar pointed out that there has been rise in ore production in the country as many of the problems are being sorted out.

"There has been growth of by 20 per cent in iron ore production in the country and about 70 per cent growth in Odisha in comparison to 2014-15," Kumar said adding the ministry is looking forward for the further growth of mining activities in the country. PTI AAM SKN KK ANU

This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire.

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